When you want a rack tuner, but cash is short

Some of you know that I went from a combo to a separate rack system, and I couldn't be happier. I also have a pedalboard that I am retiring, but that was where my tuner lived. I had a blank single rack plate and a rack shelf lying around, so I decided to see if I could make a rackmount Boss TU-2 tuner. I started out by cutting a hole out of the blank for the display, as well as drilling a hole for the input 1/4" jack, and a hole for the momentary push button that I got from radio shack. It simulated stepping on the pedal, and allows me to turn the tuner on and off. I cleaned up the wiring by getting rid of the wires for the 9v, bypass, and output jacks. I acutally used the bottom of the pedal as a mount/isolator for the circuit board and held it on with some screws and nuts. It should hold up to the rigors of transport. I put it to the right because I wanted it close to my tuner out on the GK, and I might fill the other side with my Shure wireless system that I have. Anyhow, it works like a champ, and I am pleased with the results.
Later,
Wes

WOW!.. That is the coolist thing I have seen in a long long time..!!!! Waytago yo...

Alex

Wes Whitmore said:

Some of you know that I went from a combo to a separate rack system, and I couldn't be happier. I also have a pedalboard that I am retiring, but that was where my tuner lived. I had a blank single rack plate and a rack shelf lying around, so I decided to see if I could make a rackmount Boss TU-2 tuner. I started out by cutting a hole out of the blank for the display, as well as drilling a hole for the input 1/4" jack, and a hole for the momentary push button that I got from radio shack. It simulated stepping on the pedal, and allows me to turn the tuner on and off. I cleaned up the wiring by getting rid of the wires for the 9v, bypass, and output jacks. I acutally used the bottom of the pedal as a mount/isolator for the circuit board and held it on with some screws and nuts. It should hold up to the rigors of transport. I put it to the right because I wanted it close to my tuner out on the GK, and I might fill the other side with my Shure wireless system that I have. Anyhow, it works like a champ, and I am pleased with the results.
Later,
Wes

I am happy to have inspired someone! I like the rackmount pedalboard idea. There is really no reason why it wouldn't be just as reliable as the pedal unit. In fact, with many of the 1/4" cables replaced with soldered wire, you might just gain reliability. I know that I could have put at least 6 pedals on that rack, and brought all the controls and displays forward. Hmmm, I do have a few more pedals left...

You might come up with a better way to do this if you try it, so please, share your ideas. I just kinda worked it out as I went, solving problems without any real fabrication. I am sure there are better ways to do it. It works perfectly, and for having no real metal fabrication involved. If I had half the tools as what you see in "American Chopper", this think might have looked pretty good. We can only dream...

Some of you know that I went from a combo to a separate rack system, and I couldn't be happier. I also have a pedalboard that I am retiring, but that was where my tuner lived. I had a blank single rack plate and a rack shelf lying around, so I decided to see if I could make a rackmount Boss TU-2 tuner. I started out by cutting a hole out of the blank for the display, as well as drilling a hole for the input 1/4" jack, and a hole for the momentary push button that I got from radio shack. It simulated stepping on the pedal, and allows me to turn the tuner on and off. I cleaned up the wiring by getting rid of the wires for the 9v, bypass, and output jacks. I acutally used the bottom of the pedal as a mount/isolator for the circuit board and held it on with some screws and nuts. It should hold up to the rigors of transport. I put it to the right because I wanted it close to my tuner out on the GK, and I might fill the other side with my Shure wireless system that I have. Anyhow, it works like a champ, and I am pleased with the results.
Later,
Wes

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I like that !.Hey man if you're ever in the tampa bay (fl) are pm me so you could do one for me.